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Anxiety

Anxiety causes worry, panic, and restlessness. Learn about common triggers, how to manage symptoms, and the treatments that can help restore calm.

Depression

Feeling persistently low or hopeless? Learn about the signs of depression, what causes it, and how talking therapies or medicines can help you feel better.

Eating disorders

Eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia affect both body and mind. Learn about warning signs, the importance of early help, and how treatment works.

Grief

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something important to you. It can cause a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and even relief.

Mental health medicines

Antidepressants are medications that treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions by affecting brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine.

Mental health therapy

Mental health therapy, also called talking therapies or psychological therapies, involves working with a trained professional to talk through thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to improve mental and emotional well-being.

Mental wellbeing

Mental health matters just as much as physical health. Learn strategies to manage stress, improve resilience and take care of your emotional wellbeing.

Obsessive compulsion disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where you experience recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feel driven to perform repetitive behaviours (compulsions) to relieve the anxiety these thoughts cause.

Panic attacks

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety, often with physical symptoms like a racing heart, chest pain, sweating, dizziness, and breathlessness. These attacks can feel overwhelming, but they are not dangerous.

Phobias and fears

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that causes severe anxiety. Unlike typical, everyday fears, phobias trigger an immediate, overwhelming panic response that can interfere with your daily life.

Post traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a serious accident, assault, or disaster.

Seasonal affective disorders

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by changing seasons. Most commonly occurring during the dark, short days of winter, it causes persistent low mood, extreme fatigue, and carbohydrate cravings.

Stress

Too much stress can affect your body and mood. Learn how to spot the signs, what causes it, and healthy ways to manage it.

Stress management

Managing stress involves recognising your triggers and using practical techniques to help you cope. These include practising relaxation techniques, taking regular breaks, exercising, maintaining a healthy diet and making time for hobbies.

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